🔥 In 494 BCE, the proud Ionian city of Miletus faced Persia’s wrath. After the defeat at Lade, the Persians besieged and stormed the city. Miletus was destroyed, its people enslaved or deported — a tragic end to the Ionian Revolt. 🎙️ Hear the full story in Casting Through

🌊 In 492 BC, Persia’s first attempt to invade Greece ended in disaster. Mardonius marched through Thrace and Macedonia, but his fleet was destroyed in a storm off Mount Athos. The invasion collapsed — yet Persia’s hunger for revenge only grew stronger. 🎙️ Hear the full story

Battle of Marathon 490 BC ⚔️ In 490 BC, 10,000 Athenian hoplites faced a Persian army ten times their size at Marathon. Through strategy, courage, and unity, the Greeks achieved a stunning victory — preserving their city and inspiring all of Greece. 🎙️ Hear the full story in

⚔️ In 480 BCE, Xerxes led one of the largest armies in history across the Hellespont into Greece. His march brought destruction and fear, setting the stage for Thermopylae, Salamis, and the defining battles of the Second Persian Invasion. 🎙️ Hear the full story in Casting

Battle of Thermopylae 480 BC ⚔️ In 480 BC, 300 Spartans and their Greek allies faced Xerxes’ massive Persian army at Thermopylae. For three days, they held the pass — a legendary stand that became a symbol of courage against impossible odds. 🎙️ Hear the full story in Casting

96: Melos: Might & Right Sparta rises again after Mantinea. Athens shows its darker side at Melos: “The strong do what they can, the weak suffer what they must.” Episode 96 – Melos: Might & Right is out now. 🎧 bit.ly/4mffJZk #AncientGreece #HistoryPodcast

🔥 In 480 BCE, after Thermopylae, Xerxes’ Persian army captured Athens. The city was looted, temples burned, and treasures taken — yet the Athenians survived to regroup and fight back at Salamis. 🎙️ Hear the full story in Casting Through Ancient Greece — Episode 23: The

🌊 In 480 BCE, Themistocles led the Greek fleet at Salamis into a narrow strait, turning Persia’s numerical advantage into a trap. The result: a decisive Greek victory that changed the course of the war. 🎙️ Hear the full story in Casting Through Ancient Greece — Episode 24:

Battle of Plataea 479BC ⚔️ In 479 BC, the Greeks confronted Mardonius’ Persian army at Plataea. Through coordination, courage, and strategy, the Greek hoplites crushed the invaders — ending the Persian land threat and securing freedom for Greece. 🎙️ Hear the full story in

Who really saved Greece after Thermopylae? 👀 Most people know Leonidas, but few know Pausanias—the Spartan commander who led the Greeks to victory at Plataea in 479 BC, only to end his career disgraced. In this exclusive Patreon bonus episode, we dive into: - How Pausanias

A small neutral island stands defiant against the might of Athens — and pays the ultimate price. In 416 BC, the Melian Dialogue exposed the dark heart of empire: “The strong do what they can, the weak suffer what they must.” Discover how this shocking episode reshaped the

Athens sent 130 ships & 5,000 hoplites to Sicily… and lost everything. In our latest Casting Through Ancient Greece episode, we dive into the clash of Nicias vs. Alcibiades, Athens’ imperial ambitions, and the tragic gamble of the Sicilian Expedition. 🎧 Listen here:

415 BCE: A Sicilian city asks Athens for help. Athens’ response? A gamble across the sea that would decide the fate of an empire. New Casting Through Ancient Greece episode: “Sicily, Deciding Disaster” 🎧 bit.ly/4ppl9U6 #AncientGreece #HistoryPodcast

Two visions collide: Nicias warns of disaster; Alcibiades promises glory and wealth. His ambitious promises backfire, fuelling Athens’ appetite for conquest. How did a debate between generals spiral into an all-or-nothing gamble? Hear the full story in Casting Through Ancient

The Gamble That Broke Athens Athens launches the largest armada it has ever sent abroad—but tragedy soon strikes. Divided leadership, political sabotage, and unforeseen twists turn ambition into catastrophe. Explore the Sicilian Expedition and Athens’ fateful gamble over at

Latest Bonus episode now out over on Patreon. We look at Mycale and its place in the wider context of the Greek and Persian wars. Check out the trailer here: bit.ly/45tgSqX Or support the series for access to all the full bonus episodes. patreon.com/posts/bonus-52…

The trumpets sounded over Piraeus — and Athens sailed toward glory and ruin. The Sicilian Expedition began with confidence, ambition, and uneasy omens. Explore the charged debates, the glittering departure, and the cracks beneath the spectacle in my latest episode: 🎧 The

A fragile alliance faced an empire—and forged an idea: Hellenic freedom. Our latest Patreon bonus episode traces how the Persian Wars became sacred history, transforming memory, art, and politics into a lasting myth of courage and unity. 🎧 Listen now →bit.ly/3VnxSrq

New Episode - 99 The Arrival in Sicily bit.ly/48bVuq8 Athens lands in Sicily—and the war begins. ⚔️ This episode explores the Athenian position, Syracuse’s reaction, the first strike of the campaign, and Alcibiades’ stunning recall and escape. Strategy, politics,

The Persian Wars didn’t end at Mycale—they changed form. My new Patreon bonus episode explores the decade after 479 BC: Persia’s shift to diplomacy, Sparta’s restraint, Athens’ maritime awakening, and the birth of the Delian League. Aegean freedom returned—but unity didn’t.